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"Allowing Adoption To Gay Couples Endangers Children": Child Rights Body
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has moved the Supreme Court against the legalisation of same-sex marriages.
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UN Adopts Resolution To Hold Peacemakers' Killers Accountable
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on member states to hold the killers and perpetrators of violence against the world body's peacekeepers around the world accountable
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"Stinking Truth Of Our Nation": Rights Body Chief On Manual Scavenging
NHRC chairperson justice (retd) Arun Mishra on Monday said manual scavenging still remains a "stinking truth of our nation" and called for adopting a more scientific and innovative technique to end this inhumane and discriminatory practice.
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Delhi Government Drafts Electric Vehicle Policy 2019
The Delhi government has released the draft for the Electric Vehicle Policy 2019 that aims at the frequent use of electric vehicles in the national capital. The policy draft states that the primary goal is to improve Delhi's air quality by bringing down emissions from the transport sector. As a result, the policy will seek the rapid adoption of Bat...
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World Breastfeeding Week 2017: Can You Breastfeed A Surrogate Or An Adopted Baby? Tips And Suggestions
World Breastfeeding Week is held annually between the 1st - 7th of August to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. Over 120 countries across the world get involved in the celebration, and this year focus falls on breastfeeding in relation to sustainability.
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Egypt Says It Is 'Shameful' That Qatar Not Held Accountable At United Nations
Egypt accused Qatar on Thursday of adopting a "pro-terrorist" policy that violated United Nations Security Council resolutions and described it as "shameful" that the 15-member body had not held Qatar accountable.
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No 'Pick And Choose' For Couples Opting For Adoption
Prospective parents going for adoption will not be allowed anymore to "pick and choose". They can only accept or reject the child offered by the national adoption body.
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Trump Calls UN 'Just A Club For People' To 'Have A Good Time'
Three days after the United Nations adopted a resolution calling on Israel to halt Jewish settlement activity on Palestinian territory, President-elect Donald Trump tweeted that the international body "is just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time."
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United Nations Plans To Issue Yoga Day Stamps Next Year
The UN plans to issue stamps next year in commemoration of the International Yoga Day, celebrated annually on June 21, after the world body adopted an India-led resolution in 2014.
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India Asks UN To Allocate More Funds For Responding To Emergencies
India has underlined the need for the UN to allocate more resources for responding to emergencies like Ebola and other humanitarian and natural disasters as the world body adopted a budget of nearly Rs 35,600 crore (USD 5.4 billion) to carry out its vital work during the 2016-2017.
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India-Led Efforts Give Boost To UN Security Council Reforms In 2015
The long-pending UN Security Council (UNSC) reform process got a much-needed breakthrough after efforts led by India resulted in the adoption of text-based negotiations in 2015, a year that also saw the world body grappling with the emergence of terror group ISIS, climate change and refugee crisis.
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India Abstains from Voting on Palestine Resolution at UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
India, for the first time, abstained from voting on a resolution on Palestine adopted at the UN rights body that calls for accountability by parties involved in last year's conflict in Gaza.
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Palestinians to seek membership of international bodies
The Palestine Liberation Organisation's (PLO) central council adopted a plan to pursue attempts to join 60 United Nations bodies and international agreements.
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Palestinians say will seek membership of international bodies
The PLO's central council on Sunday adopted a plan to pursue attempts to join 60 United Nations bodies and international agreements, according to a statement from the governing body of the Palestine Liberation Organisation.
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Let gas producers charge market rates, 12th Plan proposes
Natural gas producers like Reliance Industries (RIL) should be allowed to charge market prices, the Plan for next five years adopted by the nation's highest planning body headed by the Prime Minister, has said.
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"Allowing Adoption To Gay Couples Endangers Children": Child Rights Body
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has moved the Supreme Court against the legalisation of same-sex marriages.
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UN Adopts Resolution To Hold Peacemakers' Killers Accountable
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on member states to hold the killers and perpetrators of violence against the world body's peacekeepers around the world accountable
-
"Stinking Truth Of Our Nation": Rights Body Chief On Manual Scavenging
NHRC chairperson justice (retd) Arun Mishra on Monday said manual scavenging still remains a "stinking truth of our nation" and called for adopting a more scientific and innovative technique to end this inhumane and discriminatory practice.
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Delhi Government Drafts Electric Vehicle Policy 2019
The Delhi government has released the draft for the Electric Vehicle Policy 2019 that aims at the frequent use of electric vehicles in the national capital. The policy draft states that the primary goal is to improve Delhi's air quality by bringing down emissions from the transport sector. As a result, the policy will seek the rapid adoption of Bat...
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World Breastfeeding Week 2017: Can You Breastfeed A Surrogate Or An Adopted Baby? Tips And Suggestions
World Breastfeeding Week is held annually between the 1st - 7th of August to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. Over 120 countries across the world get involved in the celebration, and this year focus falls on breastfeeding in relation to sustainability.
-
Egypt Says It Is 'Shameful' That Qatar Not Held Accountable At United Nations
Egypt accused Qatar on Thursday of adopting a "pro-terrorist" policy that violated United Nations Security Council resolutions and described it as "shameful" that the 15-member body had not held Qatar accountable.
-
No 'Pick And Choose' For Couples Opting For Adoption
Prospective parents going for adoption will not be allowed anymore to "pick and choose". They can only accept or reject the child offered by the national adoption body.
-
Trump Calls UN 'Just A Club For People' To 'Have A Good Time'
Three days after the United Nations adopted a resolution calling on Israel to halt Jewish settlement activity on Palestinian territory, President-elect Donald Trump tweeted that the international body "is just a club for people to get together, talk and have a good time."
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United Nations Plans To Issue Yoga Day Stamps Next Year
The UN plans to issue stamps next year in commemoration of the International Yoga Day, celebrated annually on June 21, after the world body adopted an India-led resolution in 2014.
-
India Asks UN To Allocate More Funds For Responding To Emergencies
India has underlined the need for the UN to allocate more resources for responding to emergencies like Ebola and other humanitarian and natural disasters as the world body adopted a budget of nearly Rs 35,600 crore (USD 5.4 billion) to carry out its vital work during the 2016-2017.
-
India-Led Efforts Give Boost To UN Security Council Reforms In 2015
The long-pending UN Security Council (UNSC) reform process got a much-needed breakthrough after efforts led by India resulted in the adoption of text-based negotiations in 2015, a year that also saw the world body grappling with the emergence of terror group ISIS, climate change and refugee crisis.
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India Abstains from Voting on Palestine Resolution at UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
India, for the first time, abstained from voting on a resolution on Palestine adopted at the UN rights body that calls for accountability by parties involved in last year's conflict in Gaza.
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Palestinians to seek membership of international bodies
The Palestine Liberation Organisation's (PLO) central council adopted a plan to pursue attempts to join 60 United Nations bodies and international agreements.
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Palestinians say will seek membership of international bodies
The PLO's central council on Sunday adopted a plan to pursue attempts to join 60 United Nations bodies and international agreements, according to a statement from the governing body of the Palestine Liberation Organisation.
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Let gas producers charge market rates, 12th Plan proposes
Natural gas producers like Reliance Industries (RIL) should be allowed to charge market prices, the Plan for next five years adopted by the nation's highest planning body headed by the Prime Minister, has said.
